Mark Retzloff

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You may remember “Got Milk?”… but when was the last time you asked what your Milk’s Got?

The Global Social Sustainable Enterprise program at the College of Business is pleased to host Mark Retzloff, Chairman of Aurora Organic Dairy, and director of Aurora’s organic and sustainability initiatives.

"Aurora Organic Dairy - Sustainability from Seed to Shelf"

Date: Monday, April 21, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Clark Building, Room A103
RSVP: http://biz.colostate.edu/rsvp/MarkRetzloff.aspx

Retzloff is a pioneer in the organic and natural foods industry with a 35-year career starting and managing successful companies. He joined Aurora Organic Dairy in 2003 and, as Chairman, he leads the company's organic industry and sustainability initiatives.

He started his career in 1969 as a co-founder of Eden Foods. After growing that brand to be one of the leading products in the natural foods channel, he co-founded Alfalfa's Market, a regional Colorado-based chain of natural foods stores that eventually merged with Wild Oats Markets. He went on to co-found Horizon Organic Dairy. There he served in multiple management, sales and marketing roles. He then became Chairman of Rudi's Organic Bakery where he helped execute a successful turnaround.

Retzloff actively shares his knowledge and experience as a board member to emerging organic products companies including Rudi's Organic Bakery, Organic Bouquet, Under the Canopy, Rapunzel Pure Organics, Traditional Medicinals and Crocs Footwear. He received his B.S. degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Michigan and has received several organic industry awards.